John Strauss, the composer of the ‘Car 54, Where Are You?’ theme music and the Grammy-winning producer of the ‘Amadeus’ soundtrack, has died. As the L.A. Times reports, the 90-year-old passed away on Monday in a Los Angeles nursing home due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Born in New York City, Strauss served in the Army during World War II and afterward studied at the Yale School of Music. In the next two decades, he wrote the theme music for television’s ‘The Phil Silvers Show’ and ‘Car 54, Where Are You?’ He would later edit sound and sound effects for a string of Woody Allen films, including ‘Bananas’ and ‘Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid to Ask).’ He also served as a music editor for ‘The Blues Brothers.’
After winning an Emmy for the editing on the TV film ‘The Amazing Howard Hughes’ in 1978, Strauss would go on to get recognized by the Grammys for his work as producer of the soundtrack to 1984′s ‘Amadeus.’ He served as music coordinator for the movie and also appeared as a powdered-wig-wearing composer.
According to the BBC, NARAS President Neil Portnow said that Strauss’ incredible resume "portrayed his versatility and wide range of skills as well as his notable contributions to the arts".
Strauss is survived by his son, Larry, and three grandchildren.
After winning an Emmy for the editing on the TV film ‘The Amazing Howard Hughes’ in 1978, Strauss would go on to get recognized by the Grammys for his work as producer of the soundtrack to 1984′s ‘Amadeus.’ He served as music coordinator for the movie and also appeared as a powdered-wig-wearing composer.
According to the BBC, NARAS President Neil Portnow said that Strauss’ incredible resume "portrayed his versatility and wide range of skills as well as his notable contributions to the arts".
Strauss is survived by his son, Larry, and three grandchildren.
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